Can the Spurs Hold Off the Lakers and Continue Their Winning Ways?

What: NBA Regular Season Game
When: November 27, 2024
Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs
Time: 8:30 p.m. EST
Where: Frost Bank Center (San Antonio, TX)

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to clash with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Lakers will try to bounce back from their 27-point loss to the Suns.

The Lakers and Spurs have been heading in different directions lately.

Los Angeles has dropped three consecutive games, while San Antonio is on a four-game winning streak, highlighted by their NBA Cup win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.

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Game Preview (Lakers vs. Spurs)

First, the Lakers are an offensive juggernaut. They average 116.4 points per game, ranking them ninth in the NBA.

Spread
Los Angeles Lakers -2 Points	-115	-115	-115
San Antonio Spurs +2 Points	-105	-105	-105

They’re shooting a solid 48.2% from the field and 37.5% from three, both of which are top 10 in the league. They also lead the league in free throw attempts, showcasing their ability to attack the basket and draw fouls.

This offensive firepower is crucial, especially as the team looks to rebound from a tough loss to the Suns.

San Antonio Spurs +2 Points Lakers vs. Spurs

-105

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In their previous matchup against the Spurs, the Lakers scored 120 points, shooting 50% from the field and 45.2% from beyond the arc.

They took 23 free throws and committed 10 turnovers, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive performance.

With head coach JJ Redick demanding hard work and effort, the Lakers will likely replicate that intensity, which could lead to another high-scoring affair.

34 for Vic 😤 pic.twitter.com/Yq1ZDDgC3j

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 27, 2024

However, let’s not forget about the Spurs. They have shown they can play solid defense, allowing less than 105 points in two of those games. Victor Wembanyama seems to be improving every game, and his defense should challenge the Lakers.

Wembanyama is San Antonio's top scorer, averaging 22.9 points per game. He also leads the team in rebounding, with an average of 10.2 rebounds per game, and serves as a key rim protector, recording an average of 3.6 blocked shots per game.

While the Lakers are favored to win and have the offensive tools to do so, the Spurs’ defensive prowess and the potential for a more balanced offensive approach from the Lakers lead me to believe this will be a close one.

The matchup is tight, and with the stakes high, expect a competitive game where every possession counts. Let’s see if the Lakers can keep their momentum while Anthony Davis finds a way to contribute without overwhelming the stat sheet.

I'd pick the Lakers in this one. They need this win to snap their losing streak, while the Spurs seem to be ahead of schedule with their development. Lakers -2 points is the best bet in this one.

Los Angeles Lakers -2 Points Lakers vs. Spurs

-115

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Total Points

Davis has been a scoring machine, leading the Lakers with an impressive 30.1 points per game and grabbing 11.1 rebounds. But here’s the kicker: the Spurs have a knack for limiting star players.

Total Points
Over 227.5	-110	-110	-110
Under 227.5	-110	-110	-110

In their last three games, they’ve faced off against some high-scoring teams, yet they’ve managed to keep their opponents in check. If they can continue this trend, it could mean a quieter night for Davis.

Moreover, the Lakers’ offensive strategy might not revolve solely around Davis. With LeBron James also having a stellar season, averaging 23.6 points and 9.1 assists, the ball will likely be shared more evenly.

This could dilute Davis’ opportunities to rack up those combined stats, especially if the Lakers find success from the perimeter.

In the first game against the Spurs, Davis exploded for 40 points, but that was a different scenario.

Since then, the Spurs have adjusted, and given their current defensive capabilities, it’s reasonable to expect a regression in Davis’ numbers.

STACKING stats 〰️ pic.twitter.com/fSPVTpy4nV

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 27, 2024

The Lakers will need to be efficient, and if they can spread the floor and hit their shots, it might not require Davis to dominate the stat sheet as he did previously.

San Antonio allows the fifth-fewest points per game in the NBA and has the sixth-lowest field goal percentage against them. This defensive efficiency could challenge Davis, especially if the Spurs can maintain their form.

The Lakers are having a tough time defensively. They concede an average of 116.9 points per game, ranking 24th in the league. Additionally, they allow opponents to shoot 48.5% from the field, placing them 28th overall.

This total feels way too low for this matchup. This one feels like it will be in the 230s. I would bet over 227.5 points at -110 odds.

Over 227.5 Points Lakers vs. Spurs

-110

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